FEIBP: Unveiling Ibiza’s Natural Wonders Plus A Peek at The Keynote Speaker

As we edge closer to our congress in Ibiza, it’s time to take a moment to appreciate the stunning natural landscape that surrounds us – not just the beautiful beaches, but also the lush countryside and hidden coves that make Ibiza a paradise for nature lovers. Ibiza may be famed for its vibrant nightlife, but it’s also a haven of natural beauty waiting to be explored. From the rustic charm of its pine-clad hills to the crystal-clear waters hugging its coastline, Ibiza offers a tranquil backdrop to our bustling congress schedule.

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Brushware News March 6, 2024

Bed Bath & Beyond Leaders Keynote The Inspired Home Show 2024  

Veteran retail executives Marcus Lemonis, executive chairman of Beyond, Inc., and Chandra Holt, new CEO of Bed Bath & Beyond, will discuss Beyond’s aggressive growth plans during a retail keynote at The Inspired Home Show 2024. The just-added session, “Going Beyond for the Housewares Business,” will be held Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at 10 a.m. in Room S102, South Building. Admission is free to all Show attendees.

The Show will be held three full days, Sunday – Tuesday, March 17-19, 2024, at Chicago’s McCormick Place Complex. Show hours each day are 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

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Brushware News March 6, 2024

Derek Miller’s 2024 Letter to the Houseware Industry

With just over four weeks before the opening of The Inspired Home Show, we are truly excited about the industry’s focus shifting to Chicago. More than 1,700 exhibitors from 40 countries and more than 30,000 attendees from over 125 countries are slated to participate.  The total number of exhibitors and exhibition space will exceed that of last year, and we continue to assign additional companies every day.

Importantly, over 200 companies will exhibit at the Show for the very first time, and over 150 companies will return to the Show after a brief absence.  A few notable names of those returning include:

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Brushware News February 26, 2024

World Brush Expo Roundtable: All Systems Go

Bologna skyline of medieval Two Towers Asinelli and Garisenda. Photo by istockphoto/emicristea.

Roundtable Interview with the organizers behind the launch of the Inaugural World Brush Expo

As anticipation mounts for the inaugural World Brush Expo, set to unfold from May 22-24, 2024, in the picturesque city of Bologna, Italy, I had the privilege in late January of convening a roundtable discussion via Zoom with the key leaders at the helm of this transformative event. Replacing the venerable Interbrush tradeshow, the World Brush Expo aims to fill a critical gap for the brush industry, signaling a new era of connectivity and opportunity for industry professionals worldwide.

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Brushware News February 15, 2024

2024 ABMA Convention Program

On March 19-22, 2024 the American Brush Manufacturers Association (ABMA) will hold its 107th Annual Convention at the Omni Resort, Amelia Island, Florida. This event features a motivational gathering of brush industry leaders and the opportunity to make new face-to-face contacts and potential business networking opportunities.

Notable for the 2024 convention is a modified schedule that effectively rolls the event one day forward compared to past years. Traditionally, the core portion of the event ran Wednesday through Friday. To better manage costs and accommodate travel, the 2024 edition will run Tuesday through Thursday. Full agenda follows:

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Brushware News February 12, 2024

FEIBP: Embrace Your Inner Hippie at Our Flower Power-Brush Night!

Ready to take a step back in time to the colorful, free-spirited 60s? Only 9 months left to this 2024 congress and this email is all about embracing the Hippie Culture that has left a vibrant mark on the beautiful island of Ibiza! Ibiza’s history is rich with stories of freedom, creativity, and peace-loving hippies who found refuge on this enchanting island in the 1960s. This movement significantly shaped the island’s culture, bringing an explosion of art, music, and a unique lifestyle that still thrives today.

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Brushware News February 8, 2024

Housewares Ready to Drive Growth in 2024

Continued pressure on consumer spending remains the biggest challenge

After almost four tumultuous years that included a pandemic, supply chain chaos, dramatic lifestyle shifts and strains on consumer spending, the home and housewares industry finds itself forever changed but ready to drive growth in 2024 and beyond. Amid continued pressures on consumer spending, many housewares executives have been investing heavily in ways to meet changing customer needs, collaborate with retail partners and make their operations even more flexible and efficient.

“2024 will be incredibly important to our industry as many brands focus on getting their inventory levels, supply chain and resources in the right place,” says Steve Greenspon, CEO of Honey-Can-Do International LLC.

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Brushware News February 7, 2024

ABMA Webinar: Partnering Possibilities with Gazelles

The ABMA Educational Institute invites you to the third installment of the ABMA webinar series titled “Good Jobs Enable Core Innovation and Supply-Chain Partnering,” featuring industry expert Bruce Merrifield. Join the event on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. EST for an insightful session on leveraging Partnering Possibilities with Gazelles to drive growth and profitability in your business.

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Brushware News January 31, 2024

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